Section 2 at the Remembering the Killing Fields Exhibit, Chicago The Remembering the Killing Fields exhibit opened in 2011 and is a permanent exhibit at the National Cambodian Heritage Museum (formerly known as the Cambodian American Heritage Museum) in Chicago. The second section of the exhibit, “Destroying Society,” documents how the Khmer Rouge disrupted all normal daily activities (economic, religious, educational, medical, artistic, recreational, familial, and other activities), replacing them with forced labor that supported the Khmer Rouge’s agenda and projects. (Cambodian Association of Illinois)
Cambodian Association of Illinois The Cambodian Association of Illinois (CAI) is located at 2831 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Cambodian community members designed and constructed an Angkorean-style bas relief facade for the building. CAI was founded by Cambodian evacuees and refugees in 1976 to assist the thousands of Cambodian refugees who arrived in the states after escaping the Khmer Rouge regime. In 1999, CAI launched a campaign, Hope & Renewal, to relocate to a larger building (on Lawrence Ave) and expand its services and programs. The campaign supported the creation of a museum and memorial.
Bokator Demonstration (2) Two Cambodian students demonstrat Bokator, a form of Cambodian martial arts at the Cambodian Arts and Culture Festival during an April New Year celebration in Long Beach, CA.
Bokator Demonstration Two students demonstrate Bokator, a form of Cambodian martial arts, at the Cambodian Arts and Culture Festival during an April New Year celebration in Long Beach, CA.